A potassium blood test measures the potassium level in your blood to check your general health and diagnose conditions.

The anion gap blood test measures the acid-base and electrolyte balance in the blood. Results can show whether there is an imbalance in a person’s pH levels, which may be making the blood too acidic ...

Low potassium levels in the blood, known as hypokalemia, is a potentially dangerous condition that can affect anyone. During pregnancy, it is common for a woman’s potassium levels to drop due to ...

Potassium helps regulate blood pressure because it affects fluid balance in the body. Blood pressure is the force of your blood on the walls of your blood vessels. High blood pressure (hypertension) ...